Go Unlimited with the brand new SUPER+ by airasia Super App

 The world’s first flight subscription product with lifestyle perks - SUPER+ by the airasia Super App is now made available for purchase worldwide, with an enhanced version which will enable subscribers to fly further and enjoy more perks across the whole airasia ecosystem. 

CEO of Capital A Tony Fernandes, President Digital & Commercial of Capital A Colin Currie and CEO of airasia Super App Amanda Woo with top redeemers of the past subscription at the SUPER+ Unlimited launch press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

To date, over 100,000 SUPER+ subscribers have redeemed over 500,000 flight seats across Asean, with the highest redemption being 100 flight seats within the 12 month period. 

To cater to the different needs and preferences of travellers, the new SUPER+ will now offer two options for subscribers with different destination preferences. Subscribers can choose from the SUPER+ Lite, which covers all Asean countries, while the SUPER+ Premium provides access to all countries operated by the AirAsia airline group including destinations in Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Maldives, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. Both options include unlimited 10% off for airasia ride and unlimited 5% discount on all hotels on the airasia Super App. 

Go unlimited now as only 200,000 SUPER+ new subscriptions are available and can be purchased from today until 2359hrs (GMT+8) on 11 December 2022. Just click on the SUPER+ icon on the airasia Super App to purchase or visithttps://app.airasia.com/F4uy/8nommvps (PH)

 

The new SUPER+  subscription plan is priced from:

          

         RM888 in Malaysia

         THB6,999 in Thailand

         PHP11,000 in the Philippines

         IDR4 mil in Indonesia

         AUD309 in Australia

         KRW268,888 in South Korea

         SGD269 in Singapore

         USD199 for all other countries 

For more information on how to subscribe to SUPER+, click here. All prices above are inclusive of taxes.

SUPER+ subscribers can redeem their flights for one year* from the subscription date (5 December 2022 - 5 December 2023) and travel from 1 January 2023.

Commenting on the new SUPER+, Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A said, “This is what we have been preparing for - the return of travel, and we are excited about the reopening of markets like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and more to come in the near future. The SUPER+ subscription captures the beauty of our airasia Super App platform ecosystem, which brings together all of our airlines and travel products and services like hotels, along with our e-commerce offerings such as airasia ride, which is also included as a SUPER+ benefit. This is another product that highlights our DNA which is to create value for our customers, and we will continue to champion this across all new products and services that we will introduce in the future.” 

Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App, said, “For the first time, we are opening up the new SUPER+ for everyone across the globe to buy, even those in the US, Europe and all other regions. For travellers from the West, this SUPER+ product is the best flight and lifestyle subscription for them to fully maximise and obtain the best value to rediscover the beauty of Asia. Since the initial launch in March this year, we have more than 100,000 subscribers across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines with over half a million flights already redeemed. We are excited to be the only super app platform in the market to bring a product such as SUPER+ to the world and for more to enjoy the airasia way of life with this subscription.” 

When asked about how he has been utilising his SUPER+ subscription, Nathanon Tanmalaporn from Thailand said, “I’ve booked 109 flights internationally and domestically with SUPER+ already. It makes it easy for me to fly everywhere. Next stop: Australia & New Zealand!”

Adding to the excitement of getting the SUPER+ subscription for her family, Joseph Chai from Malaysia said,“I’ve gone to Manila with SUPER+ and flown over 100 times domestically. I highly recommend this to people who are frequent leisure and business travellers.”

 

How to redeem your SUPER+ subscription

Flights redeemed via SUPER+ is subject to government taxes, fees, add-ons, and other applicable charges. Flight bookings must be made at least 14 days before departure and are subject to the embargo period and other terms and conditions. Availability of the free seats is dependent on supply and demand on a particular route.

 

Stay up to date with everything from the airasia Super App by following @airasiasuperapp on Instagram/Facebook or @airasia on WeChat/Weibo for the latest updates. 

For a seamless and enhanced experience, download your airasia Super App from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, orHuawei AppGallery.

Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season!

Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loves ones what’s best for them.

If you’re still looking for the ideal presents or rather need some inspiration, Filipina singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her holiday gift ideas that are perfect for all ages and for every special person in your life! 

Making it a merrier Christmas season, Home Credit recently launched The Great 0% Interest Festival, so every shopper can check out items from almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. Customers can choose from more than 50,000 products available through Home Credit that they get at 0% interest until January 31, 2023. 

Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season!

Gifts for learning and entertainment

Now is the time to reward hard-working children and inaanaks the gadgets they deserve. Gifting them the latest devices can help them not only study hard, but also enjoy little play time in between to maintain that school-life balance. Not to mention, in the new normal way of learning, smartphones, laptops and tablets, and accessories such as noise-canceling headphones have proven to optimize students’ educational experience, whether for physical classes and especially in hybrid learning. 

New NBA season just began last month and this means you may find your dads and brothers with their eyes glued on screens. Investing in a high-quality smart TV at home can be an amazing present for sports fans in the household, as the whole family spends their time at home in the spirit of togetherness during the holidays. To top this off, gifting ate or bunso superb-quality Bluetooth speakers lets everyone party or just chill, anytime and anywhere. 

Top tech brands to name a few – OPPO, realme, vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, Acer, Apple, Huawei, and Asus all offer these gadgets that make the perfect study and play buddy. Not to worry, these brands and other Home Credit’s partner stores nationwide are part of the 0% interest festival for the best deal that you can get this season. 

Presents for convenience and healthy living

Inverter technology has been quite an innovation that parents fancy for household appliances. Choosing inverter items over traditional appliances helps one save on energy and cost at home. This season of giving, gifting parents the latest appliances that would guarantee convenient living at home will surely have them enjoying the holidays and beyond. 

 

Inverter refrigerator and air-conditioner are top choices for you to consider! As moms love spending time in the kitchen and making snacks for their families, with a cool and cost-efficient refrigerator in place they can keep their grocery foods in a safe storage to ensure the quality of each item. 

While you’re at it, why not get an inverter air conditioner for the family so they can enjoy the cool room temperature during family reunions? An air conditioner will definitely be appreciated in a tropical weather country like the Philippines plus it is also environment-friendly and has lower power consumption. 

Another important household appliance is owning a good quality washing machine. Give your titas a washing machine to help them save time by just simply putting their clothes on it, turning on the power and choosing their preferred cycle. It is more ideal than doing their laundry manually, a good way to show how you value their convenience.

Home workouts saw an increase in demand during the pandemic. Surprise your fitness enthusiast sibling or significant other by gifting them a punching bag, dumbbells, yoga mat or go big and fulfill their home gym dream by gifting them with an indoor cycling bike or treadmill as a present this Christmas. Having these fitness equipment at home can let them maximize their workouts at home, to keep them fit and healthy. 

Get these home appliances and fitness equipment from Home Credit’s retail partners such as SM Appliances, Robinsons Appliances, Abenson, FC Home, Home Along, AllHome, Emcor, and Automatic Centre. 

Curated holiday presents for a more personal touch

Looking for a more creative option for holiday gifting? Try creating your very own holiday gift package! For your coworkers who just had a baby, put in some nice items for infants, toys and clothing in a ribbon-tied box for the complete Christmasy feel. And for the BFFs, you can collect some new shades of lipstick, tag along some trendy accessories and perfume in a cute tote bag or basket for a well-thought out present. 

Through Home Credit’s Shopping Basket, customers can visit its partner stores and shop for these varieties of goodies that they can curate in bundles for Php 3,000 minimum worth of items. Shoppers can get them through a monthly installment plan now with 0% interest.

The spirit of Christmas is livelier now more than ever. Home Credit wishes to celebrate this with you, offering 0% interest for the best gift items of your choice that can make the whole family feel loved and cherished. 

Hurry! Click here to download the My Home Credit app and get the best deals and promos this holiday season. Find out more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.

Bamboo Matters aims to nudge sustainable design solutions and livelihood opportunities through bamboo

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Design Center of the Philippines, the Industry Cluster Enhancement Program, and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBDIC) recently opened the Sustainability Pavilion in this year’s Hybrid National Trade Fair (HNTF) on 16-20 November at Megatrade Halls 1-3 in SM Megamall.

Dubbed Bamboo Matters, the Sustainability Pavilion champions the grass species and spotlights its place in the country’s material culture and design language. Bamboo Matters creative directors Lukas and Sandra Gili Zollinger of OCCO Living drew from Design Center’s material innovation thrust and OCCO Living’s strength in fleshing out the beauty of humble natural materials for the creation of the pavilion. The structure takes inspiration from the tipi, which the Zollingers further described as “vernacular architecture.” 

Bamboo Matters aims to nudge sustainable design solutions and livelihood opportunities through bamboo to a broader public and empower them to support local and eco-friendly wares as they commence their holiday shopping. From its common usage in manufacturing, food, biofuels, and musical instruments, bamboo is presented in a different light, specifically in industrial and commercial design applications to permeate the sectors of construction, homeware, fashion, and lifestyle.

The Sustainability Pavilion houses bamboo-made products from 20 participating local brands and businesses, representing 8 regions. Among the featured products is the Bambino by Bambike Revolution Cycles, a balance bike for 2-6-year-olds with a bolt-together design, adjustable seats, and handlebars that can be built with the family as the child grows older. Bambike Revolution Cycles is a recipient of Japan’s Good Design Award, which is a globally recognized accolade for exemplary design. 

Another bamboo-based product in the pavilion is the Biscornu Pendant Lamp by Hacienda Crafts Co., Inc., inspired by a small, octagonal, stuffed ornamental pincushion that forms a unique convex polyhedron and hand-crafted by the artisans in rural communities creating livelihood opportunities.

Design Center Executive Director Rhea Matute describes bamboo as “integral” to enrich the ongoing conversation on sustainability, as well as to realize the Philippine Green Economy. “As our new normal continues to take shape, we are seeing this shift in the priorities of consumers, and even of Filipinos at large. There is this heightened conscientiousness when it comes to taking care of our environment. In the market, this translates to them being more particular with what products they buy and services they avail,” she shares.

“With bamboo, we get to harness the abundance that is already in the country and create this ripple effect that ultimately nurtures both people and the planet and ensures that we are designing with purpose and for prosperity,” Matute notes.

As one of the world’s fastest-growing plants and most eco-friendly materials, the country now has 70,000 hectares planted with bamboo, more than half of which are in forestlands. Alongside its renewability, the non-timber plant is also known for its resilience, designed to survive typhoons that are frequent in the country; tensile strength, which earned it its “Green Steel of the 21st Century” tag; and overall environmental impact, as bamboo produces 35% more oxygen compared to an equivalent tree mass.

According to the Philippine Bamboo Industry Roadmap developed by the DTI Regional Operations Group (ROG), the Board of Investments (BOI), and the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC), bamboo exports under a healthy economy can capture a significant share of the world market. 

National Industry Cluster Coordinator for Bamboo and DTI-R2 Regional Director Leah Pulido Ocampo states that for the country to effectively push for bamboo as a green architectural and building material, there is also a need to boost supply. 

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) in partnership with the DTI Regional Operations Group, Design Center of the Philippines, and the National Bamboo Industry Cluster, the Sustainability Pavilion at the Hybrid National Trade Fair. For inquiries, email r02@dti.gov.ph and/or rog@dti.gov.ph. 

Go Unlimited with the brand new SUPER+ by airasia Super Ap

 CEO of Capital A Tony Fernandes, President Digital & Commercial of Capital A Colin Currie and CEO of airasia Super App Amanda Woo with top redeemers of the past subscription at the SUPER+ Unlimited launch press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The world’s first flight subscription product with lifestyle perks - SUPER+ by the airasia Super App is now made available for purchase worldwide, with an enhanced version which will enable subscribers to fly further and enjoy more perks across the whole airasia ecosystem. 

 

To date, over 100,000 SUPER+ subscribers have redeemed over 500,000 flight seats across Asean, with the highest redemption being 100 flight seats within the 12 month period. 

To cater to the different needs and preferences of travellers, the new SUPER+ will now offer two options for subscribers with different destination preferences. Subscribers can choose from the SUPER+ Lite, which covers all Asean countries, while the SUPER+ Premium provides access to all countries operated by the AirAsia airline group including destinations in Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, Maldives, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. Both options include unlimited 10% off for airasia ride and unlimited 5% discount on all hotels on the airasia Super App. 

Go unlimited now as only 200,000 SUPER+ new subscriptions are available and can be purchased from today until 2359hrs (GMT+8) on 11 December 2022. Just click on the SUPER+ icon on the airasia Super App to purchase or visithttps://app.airasia.com/F4uy/asdjenl4. 

The new SUPER+  subscription plan is priced from:

          

         RM888 in Malaysia

         THB6,999 in Thailand

         PHP11,000 in the Philippines

         IDR4 mil in Indonesia

         AUD309 in Australia

         KRW268,888 in South Korea

         SGD269 in Singapore

         USD199 for all other countries 

For more information on how to subscribe to SUPER+, click here. All prices above are inclusive of taxes.

SUPER+ subscribers can redeem their flights for one year* from the subscription date (5 December 2022 - 5 December 2023) and travel from 1 January 2023.

Commenting on the new SUPER+, Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A said, “This is what we have been preparing for - the return of travel, and we are excited about the reopening of markets like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and more to come in the near future. The SUPER+ subscription captures the beauty of our airasia Super App platform ecosystem, which brings together all of our airlines and travel products and services like hotels, along with our e-commerce offerings such as airasia ride, which is also included as a SUPER+ benefit. This is another product that highlights our DNA which is to create value for our customers, and we will continue to champion this across all new products and services that we will introduce in the future.” 

Amanda Woo, CEO of airasia Super App, said, “For the first time, we are opening up the new SUPER+ for everyone across the globe to buy, even those in the US, Europe and all other regions. For travellers from the West, this SUPER+ product is the best flight and lifestyle subscription for them to fully maximise and obtain the best value to rediscover the beauty of Asia. Since the initial launch in March this year, we have more than 100,000 subscribers across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines with over half a million flights already redeemed. We are excited to be the only super app platform in the market to bring a product such as SUPER+ to the world and for more to enjoy the airasia way of life with this subscription.” 

When asked about how he has been utilising his SUPER+ subscription, Nathanon Tanmalaporn from Thailand said, “I’ve booked 109 flights internationally and domestically with SUPER+ already. It makes it easy for me to fly everywhere. Next stop: Australia & New Zealand!”

Adding to the excitement of getting the SUPER+ subscription for her family, Joseph Chai from Malaysia said,“I’ve gone to Manila with SUPER+ and flown over 100 times domestically. I highly recommend this to people who are frequent leisure and business travellers.”

 

How to redeem your SUPER+ subscription?

Flights redeemed via SUPER+ is subject to government taxes, fees, add-ons, and other applicable charges. Flight bookings must be made at least 14 days before departure and are subject to the embargo period and other terms and conditions. Availability of the free seats is dependent on supply and demand on a particular route.

 

Stay up to date with everything from the airasia Super App by following @airasiasuperapp on Instagram/Facebook or @airasia on WeChat/Weibo for the latest updates. 

For a seamless and enhanced experience, download your airasia Super App from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery

The first-ever youth community club from IKEA is here!

Club exp is an online community launching first here in the Philippines. This free club is open for young teens ages 13-20 years old where they can express, explore and experience IKEA like never before. 

IKEA dubs Club exp their ‘gamified loyalty club’ where members are rewarded for completing missions about their home life, school life and social life. After creating a free Club exp online account, members can start completing missions, gain exp keys to level up their tier and interact with other clubmates through forums and Q&As by IKEA.

How to join Club exp:

1. Visit exp.ikea.com.ph to create a FREE account
2. Fill-out the details of you and your parent/guardian
3. Parent/guardian will receive a parental consent notice allowing the teen to join Club exp
4. Once confirmed, fill-out the rest of your details and you’re ready to start completing missions!

Since Club exp is first and foremost a community, think of it as a social media platform.  You can post photos and videos that you can share with your clubmates and send questions and reach out to our IKEA community managers directly. You may also interact with your fellow clubmates and share all your interests and passions under the sun. Club exp is a space to be inspired, meet new friends, and share what make’s today’s youth experiences uniquely theirs.

The current loyalty club of IKEA, IKEA Family, was launched last July 2022 to welcome the many Filipinos to the biggest family in the world. IKEA Family members must be 21 and up to join and get rewards and benefits each time they shop at IKEA. 

Now with over 500,000 IKEA Family members in the Philippines, IKEA launches Club exp, an online community club made for teens 13-20 years old.

A.S. Watson Announces Major Milestone of 5,000 Corrective Surgeries for Cleft Kids

A.S. Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is proud to announce the milestone of sponsoring Operation Smile with 5,000 corrective surgeries worldwide, as well as launching the Women in Medicine programme which empowers women in medicine and health care sector to provide educational pathways for women to be global leaders in medicine, health care and surgery.

According to Malina Ngai, CEO of A.S. Watson (Asia & Europe), “At A.S. Watson, we’re not only putting a smile on our customers’ face today and tomorrow, but also the people who need our help. That’s why we partnered with Operation Smile to launch our first-ever global community programme “Give a Smile” in 2018 to raises awareness and funds for children born with cleft palates or cleft lips, giving them beautiful new smiles and fresh hope through life-changing surgeries.”

Achieving 5,000 Surgeries Milestone

Since its launch, A.S. Watson and its retail brands have been working hand-in-hand to change the lives of cleft children from all around the world. This year, the Give a Smile campaign has reached a significant milestone of having sponsored 5,000 life-changing surgeries, which is coincidentally the 40th Anniversary medical programme of Operation Smile.

 

Ngai continued, “Every 3 minutes, a child is born with cleft. Cleft conditions not just affect a child’s physical health but also mental health. A timely cleft surgery is very crucial to transform a child’s life and bring them a healthier and happier future. The 5,000th surgery is such a remarkable milestone for A.S. Watson as it means we’re making great progress in helping more cleft children and their families regain the smiles they deserve.”

 

“In fact, we cannot do it alone. It’s a joint effort by our people, our customers, and our business partners. Every one of them is part the achievement we’ve made and their tremendous support will continue to drive us to do more for all cleft children and their families.”

 

Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership

A.S. Watson has an ongoing commitment to empower women so that every one of them can feel good, confident, and beautiful from the inside and out. It has teamed up with Operation Smile to launch the Women in Medicine programme, aiming to educate women in developing economies on advanced medical practices and specialties, empower them to become leaders in global medicine, expand opportunities for female healthcare workers in underserved communities, and elevate the quality of cleft care.

 

Ngai added, “We are delighted that our global partnership with Operation Smile not only helps cleft children to restore their smile, but we can also help to empower women in the field of medical science. We believe the Women in Medicine programme will enable women to play a more leading role in the medicine and healthcare sector, inspiring them to be more confident and professional.”

 

Kathleen Magee, Co-founder and President of Operation Smile said, “The ultimate goal of Women in Medicine is to inspire and enable women to take on leadership roles in the medical field so they can help shape policies that would attract more women into the fold and equip them with global-standard skills to widen access to safe surgery and quality cleft care. We appreciate the tremendous support from A.S. Watson Group for the Women in Medicine programme, and giving more smiles to the children suffering from cleft lips or cleft palate through its worldwide Give a Smile programme.”

 

The Women in Medicine programme was first launched at Watsons Philippines, which is an all-female international surgical and educational programme. The multinational team from 13 different countries conducted a one-day leadership and education day on the impact of women's role in global health followed by five days of free surgeries, with 59 life-changing surgeries conducted for cleft children.

 

Maria Fernanda Tapia, a plastic surgeon from Bolivia and Operation Smile Global Surgery Fellow who participated in the Women in Medicine programme said, “Women and men are different from each other but that is no reason for women to feel less capable of being part of the healthcare sector. Women have the capabilities to better care for patients, especially the vulnerable ones.”

 

Belle Pesayco, Sustainability Champion for Community and Regulatory Affairs Head of Watsons Philippines, who has been leading Watsons’ community programme with Operation Smile Philippines for 9 years, said, “I am pleased to be involved in this meaningful programme which gives smiles to children and helps transform their lives. I am also very grateful to see the growth of our partnership which empowers the female medical professionals and enriches opportunities for them.”

 

April Love Arriola Inso, a volunteer from Watsons Philippines was glad to join Cebu’s Women in Medicine surgical programme, “It was the third time I joined the Operation Smile programme but this all-women workforce has given me an unforgettable experience. Women working together side by side for a surgical programme was a really powerful moment for all of us!”

 

Riding on the successful launch of the Women in Medicine programme in the Philippines, A.S. Watson will continue to work closely with Operation Smile to empower more women in the medical field and inspire them to look good, do good, feel great.